The announcement by Ireland, Spain and Norway of the recognition of a Palestinian state is perceived as a major blow in Israel. Nomi Bar-Yaacov, an associate fellow of the International Security Programme at Chatham House and international negotiator, tells FRANCE 24's Mark Owen that the key missing element from the speeches in recognition of a Palestinian state is to explain to Israel how the existence of a Palestinian state makes Israel more secure.
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          France 24
        
        Mark OWEN
            
        'Countries recognising Palestine must tell Israel how this will make it more secure'
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